Dornan’s ‘Little Jew’ Remark
So Dornan’s spokesman insists he had no anti-Semitic intent of labeling the Soviet commentator who criticized President Reagan’s military buildup budget as being a “disloyal, betraying little Jew.”
The word “Jew,” like the word “Negro,” has no odious significance--unless it is used in a certain context. Would Dornan have characterized the American-born Soviet spokesman as a “betraying little Catholic” if that was his religion? Or a “disloyal little Baptist,” if that was his faith? I doubt it seriously.
By the same token if Jesse Jackson condemns our military budget (as he has) and Dornan characterizes him a “big, traitorous Negro” his purpose is clear. He is using the description in a derogatory manner, as a trigger word, to rally all those who automatically dislike either of these two minorities.
Dornan properly ought to resign his post after that outburst.
BEN IRWIN
Studio City
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